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Tag: Innovation

Unlocking Innovation: Lessons from “Product Is The Way” Masterclass

In January, we hosted an enlightening masterclass titled “Product Is The Way—To Massive Value Creation” featuring Chidi Afulezi, an esteemed figure in product management and entrepreneurship. Drawing from over a decade of experience at Turner Broadcasting, CNN, and Sony Music, as well as his current roles at The Massive Company and redKola Digital, Chidi provided… Read more »

Charting Innovation Horizons: A Year of Diversity, Collaboration, and Inclusive Solutions with BongoHive Consult Innovation Unit

As we reflect on the closing chapters of the year, the BongoHive Innovation Unit emerges as a beacon of innovation, navigating the ever-evolving landscape with agility and purpose. In an insightful interview with Dorus Silwilzya, our Innovation Associate at BongoHive Consult, we gain a glimpse into the unit’s dynamic journey, from diversification to global collaborations… Read more »

Unmasking the Dangers of Innovation Theatre: A Call for Genuine Progress

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the concept of innovation has morphed into a resounding buzzword that resonates across industries in Zambia. Many organisations are racing to claim the mantle of trailblazers, disruptors, and pioneers in their quest to stay ahead of the curve but amidst the flurry of innovation initiatives, there’s a perilous pitfall that… Read more »

Fostering Sustainable Development: EU4MULIMI & BongoHive Consult Lead the Way

In a world profoundly impacted by the repercussions of climate change, the imperative to promote sustainable development has grown more pressing than ever. It is an urgent call to action that resonates across borders and industries. On October 3rd, the European Union in Zambia, through the EU4MULIMI Project, partnered with BongoHive to host a World… Read more »

Empowering Zambia’s Rural Agricultural SMEs through Digital Technology: USAID’s Enterprise Development and Growth Enhanced Activity (EDGE)

Zambia has continued to witness significant growth in its Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the agricultural sector which positively contributes to the food basket not only in Zambia but in the region as a whole. However, many of these enterprises face a number of challenges to grow their businesses. One of the notable… Read more »

A Deep Dive into BongoHive Consult’s Entrepreneurship Unit

At the heart of BongoHive’s Consult core structure lie three vital units: The Innovation Unit, the Consult Tech Unit, and the Entrepreneurship Unit. Through the seamless collaboration of its innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship divisions, BongoHive Consult is dedicated to nurturing innovation, igniting transformative change, and nurturing progress. In this article, we discover and explore the… Read more »

Innovation Consulting Unpacked

‘A company that does not innovate is at risk of becoming irrelevant, reducing its productivity, losing customers and ultimately going out of business.’ These are the words of Anna Walkowiak, Senior Business Advisor and Business Model Innovation Lead with BDC Advisory Services in response to the question of why Innovation was important.  In this article,… Read more »

Open Innovation Program Zambia: Co-Creation Sessions

In order to create products and services that people love, solve challenges and create viable solutions that cut across all sectors, we need to bring together the ideas and contributions of  all stakeholders and partners.  We believe that innovation is at its best and most effective when we incorporate the contributions of various stakeholders in… Read more »

Innovation in Action: User-centered Approach and Design Thinking

Innovation plays a vital role in today’s rapidly changing world. Organizations, both in the corporate and non-profit sectors, are increasingly recognizing the need to embrace innovation to stay ahead, drive growth, and tackle complex challenges. We had the opportunity to speak with Taonga Banda, the Innovation Manager at BongoHive Consult, to learn more about the… Read more »